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A Norse-period interpreter at L’Anse Aux Meadows planing logs.

A Norse-period interpreter at L’Anse Aux Meadows planing logs.

Replica storage building at L’Anse Aux Meadows.

Replica storage building at L’Anse Aux Meadows.

Another view of a replica Norse sod longhouse, north of the archaeological site at L’Anse Aux Meadows.

Another view of a replica Norse sod longhouse, north of the archaeological site at L’Anse Aux Meadows.

Replica Norse sod longhouse, north of the archaeological site at L’Anse Aux Meadows.

Replica Norse sod longhouse, north of the archaeological site at L’Anse Aux Meadows.

Statue of Anne Stine and Helge Ingstad, the co-discoverers of the archeological site, dedicated by the king of Norway at L’Anse Aux Meadows in 2002.

Statue of Anne Stine and Helge Ingstad, the co-discoverers of the archeological site, dedicated by the king of Norway at L’Anse Aux Meadows in 2002.

Sign describing the statue of Anne Stine and Helge Ingstad, the co-discoverers of L’Anse Aux Meadows archeological site.

Sign describing the statue of Anne Stine and Helge Ingstad, the co-discoverers of L’Anse Aux Meadows archeological site.

Information of the discovery of the Norse camp at L’Anse Aux Meadows by Helge Ingstad in 1960. The site was first studied by his wife, the archaeologist Anne Stine.

Information of the discovery of the Norse camp at L’Anse Aux Meadows by Helge Ingstad in 1960. The site was first studied by his wife, the archaeologist Anne Stine.

Welcoming sign at L’Anse Aux Meadows in Newfoundland. The archeological site dates from about 1000 A.D. It is thought to be the first Norse holding in North America - predating Columbus' arrival by five centuries. The site probably was ship repair station, serving Norse ships from Greenland, rather than a settlement. At the time, it was closer to the water and surrounded by trees. The site may only have been in use for about a century before being abandoned.

Welcoming sign at L’Anse Aux Meadows in Newfoundland. The archeological site dates from about 1000 A.D. It is thought to be the first Norse holding in North America - predating Columbus' arrival by five centuries. The site probably was ship repair station, serving Norse ships from Greenland, rather than a settlement. At the time, it was closer to the water and surrounded by trees. The site may only have been in use for about a century before being abandoned.

Waterfall near the a replica Wendat (Huron) village.

Waterfall near the a replica Wendat (Huron) village.

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